How Passion Built an Empire, with Matt Moran

About this episode

Matt Moran shares his journey from a school dropout to a successful restaurateur, discussing the importance of passion and hard work.

At 15, all Matt Moran knew is that he didn't want to be in school anymore. At 22, he had his first restaurant. And now, he has a name synonymous with success and excellence.  Matt opens up about his humble beginnings, the reality of the high-pressure world of professional kitchens, and just how far a desire to work, to learn, to ask the right questions, to trust the right people - and above all to become obsessed - can take you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Sylvia Jeffreys

Guest: Matt Moran

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• restaurant industry
• success stories
• professional kitchens
• passion

Keywords

• Matt Moran
• restaurant
• entrepreneur
• success
• passion
• professional kitchens
• high-pressure

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